Monthly Archives: August 2011

China’s new products – high end pearls using high tech methods

Posted on August 2, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (August 1, 2011) describes fine pearls being developed in China to compete with Tahitian pearls, but at 10-15 % of the price.   Using proprietary technology and custom equipment to sort pearls enables the Chinese firms … Continue reading →

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Making the case for “cost effectiveness” of new drugs

Posted on August 1, 2011 by aviyer2010

A story in the Wall Street Journal (August 1, 2011) describes the challenges in launching new drugs, given the “cost effectiveness” concern by health authorities. This means that new drugs have to be effective in treatment, but also deliver sufficient … Continue reading →

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Walmart’s plans to buy vegetables and fruits locally

Posted on August 1, 2011 by aviyer2010

A Wall Street Journal article (August 1, 2011) describes plans by Walmart to double its local purchase of fruits and vegetables by 2015 – with local defined as purchases from the state the store is located.   Thus Walmart buys jalapeno pepper … Continue reading →

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